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AV02 OHO

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,416 mi
Last recorded113,416 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 OHO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 113,416 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 113,144 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 108,149 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside front and offside front torque reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 108,030 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn nearside front Macpherson strut sliding gland bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside front and offside front torque reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 98,669 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 98,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,738 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,279 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 77,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 77,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,967 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,455 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 66,855 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 63,703 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 63,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,564 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 56,345 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 49,840 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

all tyres slightly deflated

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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AV02 OHO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 87,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV02 OHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV02 OHO registered?

AV02 OHO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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